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Patented Dec. 10, 1929 LIONEL D. SAIXTON, OF NEW YORK, N. -Y.

COMB

Application filed February 16, 1928. Serial No. 254,654.

The invention relates to improvements in combs and has for its object to provide a comb of simplified construction and one which is easily cleaned and more sanitary than combs in common use,

These objects are accomplished primarily by forming the teeth of glass or a material having similar properties. The glass teeth are substantially round in cross-section and are made smooth which results in various advantages. The teeth will not splinter or become roughened so as to break or pull the hair when using the comb, being made of glass or a similar material which is non-absorbent,

the teeth will not absorb moisture, oil or grease which makes the comb extremely sanitary.

Other advantages and objects will be brought out in the following specification. In the drawing which forms a part thereof one embodiment of the invention is illustrated. Referring to said drawing:

Fig. 1 is an elevation with parts broken out and in section;

Fig. 2 is a bottom plan view; and

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view.

The reference numeral 5 designates the back of the comb. The back 5 is preferably provided with a shallow recess 6 extending lengthwise thereof and the sides 7 of the back may converge toward each other as they approach the lower face or edge of the back.

Teeth 8 formed of glass or a material having similar properties are round or substantially round in cross-sectionand fit into a series of holes of the same cross-sectional area as the teeth, said holes being formed in the back 5 and equidistantly spaced from each other. The holes for the teeth extend from the bottom of the recess 6 to the lower face of the back and are parallel to each other. The

teeth 8 are preferably formed withheads 9 on their rear ends. These heads 9 rest in the shallow recess 6 and prevent the teeth from being displaced. The forward ends. of the teeth are illustrated as being rounded but these ends may be of any desired shape to produce a good combing effect without being sharp enough to injurethe scalp.

A cover .10 having sliding contact with the rear face of the back encloses the recess 6 and,

in addition to providing a neat finish for the comb, keeps the teeth in place. This cover maybe formed so as to closely fit the converging sides 7 of the back and thus may be readily slid off the back but cannot be pulled off. However as illustrated the cover 10 has beads 11 formed on either side thereof and the lower edges of these beads press against the inclined side portions 7 of the back, thus preventing the cover from being pulled off. Forming the cover in this fashion provides a better ornamental efiect and also provides a means by which the comb may be more readily grasped while using it. The heads on the teeth might be omitted and the teeth held in place frictionally or by other suitable means.

If at anytime a tooth should become broken the cover 10 may be removed and a new tooth easily substituted, thus restoring the comb to its original condition.

In the drawing the comb is shown as being curved to conform to the shape of the head but it might be straight. or any other desired shape. I

Changes in details of construction or arrangement of parts might readily be made;

that would be construed as coming within the scope of the appended claims.

I claim: 1 Y

1. A comb comprising a back having parallel and substantially round passages equidistantly spaced and extending from the upper face of said back to the lower face thereof, teeth formed of glass or a material having face of said back, teeth formed of glass or a similarproperties, said teeth being of the' 9.9. comprising a back havin material having similar properties, said teeth having the same cross-sectional area as 7 said passages and-fitting] into said passages,

heads on said teeth adapted to rest in said ts) recess, and a removable cover for the rear face of said back. Y 3. A comb comprising a back having paralleLand substantially round passages equidistantly spaced, and teeth formed of glass, said teeth being of the same cross sectional area as said passages and fitting into said passages.

In testimony whereof "I aflix my signature.

LIONEL D. SAXTON. 

